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SCOTTSDALE COMMERCE & NEWS

IN THE KNOW

Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill opens wok restaurant in Scottsdale

Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill, which serves “modern Asian cuisine with American flair,” expands its new concept in fast casual with full-service dining and brings it to Hayden Peak Crossing in Scottsdale.

Pajama Drive: U.S. Egg partners with Arizona Helping Hands to aid foster children

Cullum Homes hits $100 million mark

CBRE negotiates sale of 2 north Scottsdale apartment communities for $312.5M

NEWS

Community

Mayor declares Hispanic Heritage Month for Scottsdale

Scottsdale Mayor David D. Ortega has proclaimed the next four weeks as Hispanic Heritage Month within the city. Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 will be Hispanic Heritage Month, Ortega announced during a …

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10 years of Scottsdale Polo Party makes hoofprint in luxury sport

For the past decade, the sport of polo descends upon Scottsdale for one weekend in the fall — a fast, powerful and flashy event that has successfully etched a mark in the international athletic …

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Scottsdale’s neighboring communities support legal case against FAA

Three Valley communities have thrown their support behind Scottsdale’s lawsuit against the Federal Aviation Administration. Further, mediation between the FAA and city of Scottsdale was …

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Resort Living: At home in Scottsdale and Paradise Valley

Paradise Valley and Scottsdale are home to some of the top resorts in the world. But who needs resorts when you have a home like this? Nestled along the northern stretches of Paradise Valley, …

SCOTTSDALE OPINION

Farmer: We can all do better at electing leaders

It is interesting to read an obviously educated opinion that is so far off the mark. I cannot be the only one that recognized that the Liberals (Democrats) always accuse Republicans of acts that …

From the vice mayor: Scottsdale general plan 2035 primer

The citizens of Scottsdale will be asked to vote on a new General Plan this November. It is a mail-in only vote. Ballots will be sent out in early October to registered voters. The goal of the …

Maxwell: Data shows students are falling behind as COVID impacts schools

I think we can all agree that COVID fatigue is well entrenched in everyone’s lives. There is not a single family that has not been affected by the pandemic. Some have paid a higher price …

Whitehead: Never forget Sept. 11, 2001

The best way for Americans to honor those lost on 9/11, is to get along. We need to stop quibbling and start listening to Mom. “Be nice” even if someone else isn’t because …

Alexander: Facts vs fear of Scottsdale apartments

The Phoenix-metro area is in the midst of historic population growth. The Valley’s population has grown 2% year-over-year since 2015, compared to 0.5% population growth for the rest of the …

Eskildson: Arizona’s educators are preparing graduates for a half-century ago

At what level should education standards/goals be set? Years and hundreds of millions of dollars have been wasted across the nation providing unique “answers” to that question for …

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Janik: A celebration of Old Town Scottsdale

Old Town Scottsdale is home to award winning restaurants, hundreds of unique retail shops, and dozens of fine art galleries. It houses museums, performing art theaters, and historic sites from …

Cochill: My response to Hinchman’s ‘looking for compassion’ opinion

Compassion is a wonderful thing. Bravo for Ms. Hinchman to select that word in response to the COVID-19 we all face. I wonder if her compassion extends to those of us who do not share her …

Cantor: Mirror, mirror on the wall, who are the fakest Republicans of them all?

What the heck happened to the Republican Party? Why have some of these people who are of above-average intelligence, given up governance for political gamesmanship? Why have they so willingly …

Norton: The boondoggle DRB hearing raises more questions

Scottsdale’s Development Review Board (DRB) performs some critical functions for our city. Arbitrating neighborhood squabbles is not one of those functions. Neither is serving as an appellate …

SCOTTSDALE EDUCATION

Scottsdale schools have National Merit Scholarship semifinalists

A scroll of students’ names, who attend schools in Scottsdale, was embargoed until the National Merit Scholarship Corporation officially announced semifinalists for its National Merit Scholarship on Wednesday, Sept. 15.

Scottsdale Schools' budget grows by $3M following revisions

The Scottsdale Unified School District held an urgent meeting on Monday, Sept. 13, to revise its current budget, which added $2.9 million to district coffers.

Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust awards $1M grant to Notre Dame Prep

Trustees of the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust recently awarded $1 million to Notre Dame Preparatory as part of the largest single-day grant initiative in Arizona’s history.

The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board agreed to retain the services of Keller Rohrback LLP and Grant Woods of Gallagher and Kennedy and Law Offices of Joseph C. Tann PLLC to pursue litigation against electronic cigarette/vaping manufacturers.

Scottsdale Schools officially joins JUUL Labs litigation

The Scottsdale Unified School District prepares to “catch the vapors” in more ways than one as governing board members recently approved a retention agreement for litigation, igniting an official legal complaint against electronic cigarette/vaping manufacturers.

Recall petition paperwork filed for Scottsdale school board members

Paperwork seeking to recall four of five Scottsdale Unified School District governing board members has been filed with the Office of Maricopa County School Superintendent, documents show. The root …

A new era: Kiva Elementary hosts official ground breaking ceremony

Kiva Elementary School officially broke ground on its campus modernization project, estimated to cost $18.5 million, during an Aug. 19 ceremony featuring community members, district officials and Paradise Valley leaders.

Scottsdale community takes school board to task over masks

Having mask mandates in some local school districts may offer a level of protection for students and staff but fails to shield Scottsdale school administrators from public fury aimed at them.

Stephanie Kaye is the new headmaster of kindergarten through fifth grade at Great Hearts Archway Cicero.

Stephanie Kaye becomes headmaster at Great Hearts Archway Cicero

Great Hearts Academies names Stephanie Kaye as new headmaster of kindergarten through fifth grade at Great Hearts Archway Cicero.

Scottsdale Neighbors & Business Reporting

Neighbors

Local

OdySea Aquarium welcomes 3 Whitetip Reef Shark pups

OdySea Aquarium announces the birth of three healthy whitetip reef shark — Triaenodon obesus — pups including one male and two female pups.

Great American Seed Up will return to Phoenix

The Great American Seed Up returns to North Phoenix Baptist Church, 5757 N. Central Ave., Phoenix for its first live event since March of 2020.

St. Joseph the Worker to host annual Celebration of the Worker event

From 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 24, St. Joseph the Worker will host its seventh annual Celebration of the Worker Breakfast event.

Anti-war rally held in Scottsdale on 9/11

A peaceful anti-war rally and 9/11 commemoration event will be held at Scottsdale’s El Dorado Park on Saturday, Sept. 11. The noon-3 p.m. event is hosted by the Arizona Libertarian Party …

Narrative

What does it take to be an Olympic athlete?

If there’s anything that the recent Tokyo Olympics showed us, it’s that Olympians are just like us, only more so. They suffer from the same anxieties, and similar financial and …

North Scottsdale United Methodist Church hosting ‘Blessing of the Backpacks’ party

North Scottsdale United Methodist Church will celebrate the new school year with a blessing, party and pretzels from the Mustache Pretzel Food Truck, with mustache-shaped pretzels, during the UMW Sunday worship service at 10 a.m., Sept. 12.

DAR promotes Constitution Week, Sept. 17-23

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution encourages Americans to reflect on the U.S. Constitution during this month’s annual observance of the foundational document of national governance.

Kids in Focus names Billie Jo, Judd Herberger honorary chairs for upcoming fundraiser

Kids in Focus has announced Billie Jo and Judd Herberger returning as honorary chairs for the Third Annual Noche para los Niños — Night for the Children — event.

Philanthropy

Scottsdale nonprofit hosts golf tournament to benefit veterans, military spouses

Acronis SCSVets, a nonprofit dedicated to reducing veteran and military spouses under and unemployment, announced its first annual golf tournament on Sept. 10 at the Arizona Grand Golf Course. …

Business

New executive sous chef appointed at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn

The JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort and Spa announced the appointment of Chef Matthew Mina to executive sous chef. Mina joins the Marriott family with an extensive culinary …

Scottsdale Entertainment

Pumpkin Nights will be held 4-9 p.m. on weekdays and 4-10 p.m. on weekends beginning on Thursday, Sept. 16 through Oct. 31 at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess hosts one-of-a-kind Pumpkin Nights Festival

Pumpkin Nights carves its way is back at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess so guests can enjoy many of their favorite fall-themed attractions including a pumpkin patch, a hay maze, characters and fall food.

New landscape competition to debut at the Maricopa County Home and Garden Show

The Maricopa County Home and Garden Show, the largest home show in the Southwest, returns to WestWorld of Scottsdale Friday, Oct. 15 through Sunday, Oct. 17 featuring “Gardens of the …

Local concert series slates second performance

Fountain Hills Theater announces the second concert in its “A Series of One Night Stands.” “Masquerade” will be presented on Sunday, Oct. 3 at 7:00 p.m. Talented …

Owner/curator Nicole Royse looks forward to celebrating the gallery's four year anniversary.

Royse Contemporary to celebrate 4-year anniversary, Sept.16

Royse Contemporary is hosting an intimate celebration for its four year anniversary from 6 to 9 p.m., on Thursday, Sept. 16.

Scottsdale Gallery Association, The Friends of the Scottsdale Public Library to present ‘Clue: Art + Literature Trivia Scavenger Hunt’ ArtWalk at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 14.

‘Clue Art + Literature Trivia Scavenger Hunt’ to be held in Scottsdale , Oct. 14

The Scottsdale Gallery Association and The Friends of the Scottsdale Public Library, which raises money to support the library’s special programs, have partnered to present “Clue: Art + Literature Trivia Scavenger Hunt,” at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 14.

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